Basketball

Alabama's Brandon Miller tops AP's list of talented 1-and-done forwards in the NBA draft

Brandon Miller rapidly became an elite NBA draft prospect in his lone season at Alabama. He headlines The Associated Press' list of forwards and could go as high as second overall behind presumptive No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama.

Jun 19, 2023 6:03 AM Read more >

Bradley Beal being traded to Phoenix by Washington, AP source says

Bradley Beal will soon be part of the NBA's newest Big 3, after the three-time All-Star agreed Sunday to be traded to the Phoenix Suns and team up with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in a trio with serious offensive firepower and championship aspirati

Jun 19, 2023 5:17 AM Read more >

Canada to play U.S. women for U16 Americas Basketball gold

MÉRIDA, Mexico — Canada will be shooting for a gold medal on Monday at the U16 Americas Women's Basketball Championship in Mexico, but they'll have to defeat the three-time defending champion U.S. to reach the top of the podium.

Jun 18, 2023 9:55 PM Read more >

Wilt Chamberlain's rookie home uniform sells at auction for $1.79 million

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Wilt Chamberlain's home uniform from his rookie season with the Philadelphia Warriors has sold at auction for $1.79 million.

Jun 18, 2023 4:55 PM Read more >

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic back in his Serbian hometown to watch family's horses compete

SOMBOR, Serbia (AP) — Nikola Jokic made it back to Serbia in time to watch his beloved horses race in his hometown.

Jun 18, 2023 11:55 AM Read more >

San Antonio fans say 'Spurs Are Back' with the pending arrival of Wembanyama

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio businessman Roland Ramirez predicted the outcome of the NBA draft lottery months before Commissioner Adam Silver announced the Spurs had won the No. 1 pick.

Jun 18, 2023 8:59 AM Read more >

Canada earns spot in U16 Americas women's basketball semifinals

MÉRIDA, Mexico — Cearah Parchment scored 16 points and teammate Deniya Prawl added 11 as Canada dunked host Mexico 71-44 on Saturday to advance to the women's U16 Americas basketball championship semifinals.

Jun 17, 2023 11:08 PM Read more >

Michael Jordan's decision to sell the Hornets leaves some team decisions in flux

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The timing of Michael Jordan’s decision to sell his majority ownership stake in the Charlotte Hornets has left the organization in flux, with several looming key personnel decisions. The Hornets have the No.

Jun 17, 2023 1:24 PM Read more >

With Ja Morant suspended, so are Grizzlies' plans for NBA title chase

The Memphis Grizzlies put their future and title hopes in the hands of Ja Morant. With Morant suspended, so are the franchise's championship plans. The NBA has sidelined Morant for the first 25 games of the upcoming season.

Jun 17, 2023 8:41 AM Read more >

Wembanyama, countrymen add French flair to international class of NBA draft prospects

PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama wasn't the only young French prospect turning heads overseas. Granted, fans would have had to look much farther to find Rayan Rupert, who played for the New Zealand Breakers.

Jun 17, 2023 7:16 AM Read more >